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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 447.66 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 447.66 and 217.62 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 447.66 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/447.66 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 447.66 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 97,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,419.77/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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